About the Conference
2025 marks the launching of The Conference on Indigenous Wisdom in the Contemporary World, an annual conference dedicated to exploring diverse indigenous wisdom traditions from around the world and their relevance to today’s society. The theme of the inaugural conference is Tri Hita Karana and Sustainability, examining Tri Hita Karana, the Balinese philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the divine, and its applications in modern contexts. Future conferences will delve into different indigenous knowledge systems, fostering cross-cultural dialogue, and uncovering how traditional wisdom can offer sustainable solutions for contemporary global challenges.
| 1. THK's Potential as a Framework for Sustainable Development | 6. THK and Sustainability from a Historical Perspective |
| 2. THK and the Humanities | 7. THK and Agriculture, Food, Ecology, and Natural Sciences |
| 3. THK, Society, and the Built Environment | 8. THK in Public Policy and Good Governance |
| 4. THK and Commerce | 9. THK and Psychology, Behavior, and Lifestyle |
| 5. THK, Climate, and Energy | 10. THK and Tourism |
Call for Papers: Submit Your Abstract by 1 August 2025
| Paper Submissions Open | 1 March 2025 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 1 August 2025 |
| Acceptance announcement | 10 August 2025 |
| Registration deadline for presenters | 20 August 2025 |
| The 2025 Conference Indigenous Wisdom in the Contemporary World | 4 September 2025 |
The Conference Details
UID Bali Campus, Kura-Kura SEZ, Serangan, Bali
About the Organizer
Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center
The Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (TSEA) is a collaborative initiative between Tsinghua University and the United in Diversity Foundation, launched in 2018 and located at the UID Bali Campus. TSEA is dedicated to talent development, research, innovation, and academic exchange in Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and globally. The center takes a cross-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach, working in collaboration with industry, government, academia, and civil society in pursuit of advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. https://tsea.asia/
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana
Fakultas Ilmu Budaya (Faculty of Humanities) is the oldest faculty at Universitas Udayana, established even before the university itself was founded. When it was inaugurated by President Sukarno on September 29, 1958, it was originally known as the Faculty of Literature and was part of Airlangga University, East Java. After the establishment of three additional faculties, the government officially founded Udayana University on August 17, 1962.
The Faculty of Literature later became one of the founding faculties of Udayana University and underwent several name changes before becoming what is now known as the Faculty of Humanities. The faculty currently offers 12 study programs, including Balinese Literature, Old Javanese Literature, Indonesian Literature, English Literature, and Japanese Literature, as well as Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. Additionally, it provides two master’s programs (Master in Linguistics and Master in Cultural Studies) and two doctoral programs (Doctorate in Linguistics and Doctorate in Cultural Studies). The faculty attracts students from various regions across Indonesia and internationally. More about Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Udayana: https://fib.unud.ac.id